Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Late arrivals

 
Recent video posts of October events in Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom



Sakon Nakhon

One dead after inflated tire explodes

by NERAMIT OFFICIAL
17:45 23 Nov accident Tractor tire exploded while inflation in the Car Care department downtown has died at 1 a known name associated with Mr. Gill Athletic Kailash age of 38 years at No. 15. m. one house these terms Ma Kikwete. Dong ethnic district of Sakon Nakhon and scene of repeated panic when the hose lines explode again. While waiting for the doctor on duty to perform the autopsy. Fortunately the staff Unmolested
(translation by Google)

Notice 18 seconds into the video, the release handle seems to be installed in reverse, which would make any gauge inoperable
Advice: Carry a tire gauge
Even on my motorcycle, whenever tires are repaired or tubes replaced, no one has a tire gauge.  Tires are generally overinflated, which can lead to dangerous driving conditions and require more frequent replacement.  To date I have not seen a tire gouge in use at any motorcycle shop I have been to.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Loi Krathong Tuesday


Wherever you are in Thailand during the Loi Krathong holidays, the events take place near rivers, creeks and lakes. 

Here in Sakon City, the place to celebrate is Saphanthong Park, at the city's waterfront.
Things begin to happen in the late afternoon. Inside the park, near the reviewing stands, officials, security, media and general public begin to assemble.  Around sunset a parade enters the park, bringing with them royal and other dignitaries krathongs.

You can purchase your own 'floating basket' at stalls througout the city


Sakon Nakhon

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Phu Phan Cup Today

 
Next Sakon Nakhon game is  this evening after 5, pm., at the airport stadium

They won their game Friday against Udon.  
Sakon Nakhon

Drunken Chicken tonight

Photo:  
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Of course the beer can is removed before serving.   
It's a Sunday evening dinner favorite of mine at Colin's  "Fat Pig," where reservations are a prerequisite (sunday dinners only). It's a three course meal followed by desert
Just off highway 223 turn left at the Ban Na Mon village sign
 Slideshow below, click on image for complete directions 

Sakon Nakhon

Dentists in Sakon Nakhon

Googled it and came up with the page below (click on image for link to page)
My experience with google map occasionally finds the map marking misplaced.
Most of the dentists listed have phone numbers listed, which may be of some help.
I had previously written of my own dental experiences in Sakon Nakhon: 

       





Saturday, November 21, 2015

Right after Loi Krathong, Nov 24

Humidity seems to be dropping. Average feels like High 35-36 for the next few days. 
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday showers likely (10-20%).  Some cloudiness, cooling trend noticeable


Sakon Nakhon

Friday, November 20, 2015

Phu Phan Cup 34 - Sakon Nakhon vs Udon Thani

In past years I had received advance notice and a schedule of the Phu Phan Cup.
Not this year.  I knew it was sometime in November.
I posted "when is the Phu Phan Cup" on facebook.  That got me a few likes, but no answer. 
Then at 4:30 a visitor mentioned that the game was at 5 pm at the stadium near the airport.  This is Thailand, the game started around 5:45, so I did not miss a thing.  

The cheering team for Sakon Nakhon was one of the liveliest I had ever seen in Sakon Nakhon.


Plenty of refreshments were supplied for the cheering team

Action on the field was fast paced, one of the better football games I have seen in this city.   

Udon scored first, ten minutes into the game.  

Their lead lasted two minutes, when Sakon Nakhon evened the score

Six minutes later Sakon Nakhon took over the lead

Ten minutes of fast paced action, and Sakon Nakhon cemented their lead

During the second half Udon had possession of the ball probably 80% of the time with the game mostly taking place in the Sakon Nakhon half of the field.  The Sakon Nakhon defense kept Udon from scoring until the last few minutes of the game. 
Sakon Nakhon 3, Udon Thani 2
I have been promised to get the date and time of the next games  by morning



Sakon Nakhon